Monterey Wedding - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/05/2005 09:15:39 AM · #1

I was just wondering if there was anyone in the Monterey area that would like to help me out. My youngest son is getting married this weekend, we're flying out short notice to be there. I am going to take pics, but was wondering if a DPCr would like some wedding experience without any strings attached. I can't afford to pay, but the experience is there to be gotten without any expectations.

The wedding is at 4 pm on Sat, 7 May 2005.

mrorange002

Canon EOS-5D

05/05/2005 09:45:58 AM · #2

what state?

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/05/2005 09:51:20 AM · #3

California, sorry for not including that.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/05/2005 10:12:38 AM · #4

You may want to PM MontereyKiddo see if he is up for it...he's got some cool stuff in his portfolio from that area.

Message edited by author 2005-05-05 10:15:34.

05/05/2005 01:08:48 PM · #5

Thanks, I'll PM him. Did I mention that he is a Marine and will be in his dress uniform!

(This is also a bump for the west coast)

gwphoto

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

05/05/2005 01:39:15 PM · #6

Gee I wonder how long you knew about the wedding?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

05/05/2005 01:54:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by gwphoto:

Gee I wonder how long you knew about the wedding?

They have been engaged for about two months, the date was set about 1 1/2 weeks ago, the idea popped into my head about 9:15 this morning.

Montereykiddo

Nikon D300

05/05/2005 04:21:10 PM · #8

I'm in! I just PMed you. I should be free all weekend so just let me know when and where. Camera battery is charging as we speak!

Chris A

Message edited by author 2005-05-05 16:21:34.

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/05/2005 04:28:09 PM · #9

Wow, that's really cool of you Chris! :-) Hope you get a lot of great experience from it.

And congratulations Ken, on your sons nuptials. :-)

05/05/2005 04:41:24 PM · #10

Thanks Chris, I'll get more info to you later.

Thanks Jenesis!

05/05/2005 09:15:04 PM · #11

Originally posted by Montereykiddo:

I'm in! I just PMed you. I should be free all weekend so just let me know when and where. Camera battery is charging as we speak!

Chris A

It's set and I want to publicly thank Chris for the assistance before the wedding. Photos to be posted later. Never thought I'd meet a group of folks that are willing to help each other, besides teaching and nurturing photography.

Message edited by author 2005-05-05 21:16:14.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

05/05/2005 10:11:55 PM · #12

Originally posted by awpollard:

You may want to PM MontereyKiddo see if he is up for it...he's got some cool stuff in his portfolio from that area.

Thank you for the lead to Chris!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

05/05/2005 10:27:49 PM · #13

Ken.

You should've organized a gtg for Monterey and then maybe a lot of the Bay Area folks would showup. I would've shown up to do it for free, just to do portrait shooting. People is something I never shoot :(

Unfortunately weekends are tough without a bigger notice. Monterey is definitely a great place as a backdrop for a wedding and photos.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/05/2005 10:33:18 PM · #14

Originally posted by kawesttex:

Originally posted by awpollard:
You may want to PM MontereyKiddo see if he is up for it...he's got some cool stuff in his portfolio from that area.

Thank you for the lead to Chris!

NP...I like watching Chris' shots as I myself was brought up in Santa Cruz (aptos - ran off and joined the Marines and never made it back to the Cruz) but have Peeps (in-laws) living in Carmel Valley so I make it there at least once a year.

I believe He'll do you right.

Andy

05/06/2005 12:01:10 AM · #15

Originally posted by faidoi:

I wish they would have given us a little more time, but alas not! If you can break away for Sat morning we have a beach shoot planned with casual clothes and wedding clothes. If you are interested let me know and I can give you further details. Or contact Chris and he can pass it on!

Panasonic DMW-LWZ10 0.8x Wide Conversion

05/06/2005 12:03:31 AM · #16

Originally posted by awpollard:

Originally posted by kawesttex:

Originally posted by awpollard:
You may want to PM MontereyKiddo see if he is up for it...he's got some cool stuff in his portfolio from that area.

Thank you for the lead to Chris!

NP...I like watching Chris' shots as I myself was brought up in Santa Cruz (aptos - ran off and joined the Marines and never made it back to the Cruz) but have Peeps (in-laws) living in Carmel Valley so I make it there at least once a year.

I believe He'll do you right.

Andy

I've talked to him on the phone and we had some good conversation. I'm going to learn from him on the portrait side of pics. I hope I have something to leave with him.

Pedxer

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

05/07/2005 02:23:09 AM · #17

You're going trust Chris with this???? Tsk tsk tsk. I know Chris personally and I know for a fact that Chris doesn't know a camera from a doorknob. Just Kidding...Have fun Chris, and wedding people.

Montereykiddo

Nikon D300

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

05/07/2005 11:57:27 AM · #18

"Pedxer" was my model for the Cemetary challenge. He's the kid flying over the gravestone! Thanks Grant. :)

Chris

05/08/2005 11:19:44 PM · #19

Just got back this afternoon and what a trip. Met up with Montereykiddo (Chris) and I had a blast. OKC to Monterey to OKC, 48 hours, 6 hours sleep. I want to thank Chris again. I finally got to go through most of the 1400 pictures we took in about 12 hours. Chris did an awesome job and it was a lifesaver for me. Didn't have time to do all I wanted to do, the schedule changed on the fly, and once again Chris was flexible with it.

Will post some pics later.

Thanks again Chris!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

05/08/2005 11:26:05 PM · #20

Did get one beach panorama of Monterey beach.

Montereykiddo

Nikon D300

05/09/2005 02:54:07 AM · #21

Thanks Ken for letting me shoot your sons wedding. To be honest I was pretty nervous when I showed up and Ken introduced me to people as "The Photographer"! I had never shot a wedding before let alone anything near that caliber. I feel like it was a great learning experience. About 15 minutes before the ceremony, Ken gave me his 500 Flash from his Cannon. I had no idea what I was doing, because I've never used a big ol' flash on my camera before. Needless to say I tried to adjust as quickly as possible so I could get comfortable before the wedding. Thanks again Ken, I appreciate the tips and hospitality your family and friends showed me. Here are a few of my favorites that I took....still haven't had time to go through all of them! Most of these just have small adjustments like auto color, USM, and NI. On a couple of the shots I used a soft focus filter which was a new thing for me. It was a blast!

Chris

Message edited by author 2005-05-09 02:57:02.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/09/2005 02:27:49 PM · #22

Chris, you picked some good ones. There's plenty more. Here are some of the first ones of mine with just a quick auto levels and USM.

(add)Thought I'd throw a couple of you shooting so everyone could see you in action

Ken

Message edited by author 2005-05-09 15:03:35.

bledford

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

05/09/2005 03:53:39 PM · #23

This has to be one of the most ironic images I've seen. LOL.

"Maybe I'll use the $1500 SLR...no, it might get scratched or worse, not potentially run over by a bridesmaid"
Sets $1500 camera down on pavement in middle of the road
"Maybe I'll sport the Point and Shoot around my neck...nah, it's got too much versatility and is bound not to look candid enough"
Picks up $6 cardboard disposable camera
"Perfect. Snap! Zipzipzipzipzipzip. Snap!...."

Message edited by author 2005-05-09 15:53:59.

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/09/2005 03:56:07 PM · #24

Originally posted by bledford:

Freakin' Hilarious!!!!! :-D

Wonderful photos guys. Looks like it was a very nice wedding.

Message edited by author 2005-05-09 15:56:51.